Vacherie Trip Overview
Go beyond the myths of the American South and explore the complex and intimate relationships of 4 generations of one Louisiana Creole family, both free and enslaved at Laura: A Creole Plantation, a major sugar plantation located on the banks of the Mississippi River, just one hour from New Orleans. Your admission includes a 70-minute tour with a knowledgeable guide who shares the rich history of Creole culture as seen through the lens of the family who owned Laura Plantation for generations. Tour the main house, grounds and slave quarters as you gain insight into the people who lived and worked here for centuries.
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Vacherie, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Go beyond the myths of the American South and explore the complex and intimate relationships of 4 generations of one Louisiana Creole family, both free and enslaved at Laura: A Creole Plantation, a major sugar plantation located on the banks of the Mississippi River, just one hour from New Orleans. Your admission includes a 70-minute tour with a knowledgeable guide who shares the rich history of Creole culture as seen through the lens of the family who owned Laura Plantation for generations. Tour the main house, grounds and slave quarters as you gain insight into the people who lived and worked here for centuries.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Laura: Louisiana’s Creole Heritage Site, 2247 Highway 18, Vacherie, LA 70090-5409
-A guided tour offered daily in English/French.
-Tour includes Maison Principale, gardens, original 1840s slave cabins.
-Stories of 4 generations of one Louisiana Creole family, free and enslaved.
Duration: 2 hours
